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Arkansas Implements New SNAP Rules Banning Soft Drinks, Candy
by AMP Staff June 29, 2026
by AMP Staff June 29, 2026
Beginning July 1, Arkansas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will no longer be able to use their benefits to purchase soft drinks, candy and certain other products under a new statewide nutrition policy. The change follows a waiver submitted …
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Sanders Seeks to Shift SNAP Toward Healthier Options
by Sarah DeClerk April 16, 2025
by Sarah DeClerk April 16, 2025
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently submitted a waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announcing her plan to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “President [Donald] Trump and his administration have put a laser focus …
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A Home Away from Home: Companies are Emphasizing Comfortable Offices, Employee Perks September 14, 2026
Feature photo above: Evo Business Environments. (Photos provided by Evo) It is said people never get a second chance for a first impression. Chris Cerrato, founder and CEO of Evo Business Environments, believes this extends to workspaces, as well. “It’s… The post A Home Away from Home: Companies are Emphasizing Comfortable Offices, Employee Perks appeared […]
NFL Great Lynn Swann Dishes on Athletes Managing Money, Steelers Run at LRTDC September 14, 2026
NFL hall-of-famer Lynn Swann has some advice for today’s prospective and current college athletes in this new age of NIL. “You don’t have as much money as you think.” Swann, the former Pittsburgh Steelers great who appeared Monday at the… The post NFL Great Lynn Swann Dishes on Athletes Managing Money, Steelers Run at LRTDC […]
The Power of the Perk: Robust Corporate Benefits Essential to Winning the Personnel War September 14, 2026
Greg Hatcher, founder of The Hatcher Agency in Little Rock, has built a nationwide reputation on helping companies provide the kinds of corporate benefit packages that help his clients attract and retain the best help available. When it comes to… The post The Power of the Perk: Robust Corporate Benefits Essential to Winning the Personnel […]
Staying Ahead: The Landscape Has Grown More Complicated, But Businesses Still Stand to Benefit From Investing in Employee Benefits September 14, 2026
For businesses big and small, employee loyalty is a fearsomely complex issue to suss out. The days of blind commitment are over — employees are more and more willing to look elsewhere for better opportunities. While that approach has opened… The post Staying Ahead: The Landscape Has Grown More Complicated, But Businesses Still Stand to […]
Annett Tabbed to Lead Museum of Discovery September 14, 2026
Little Rock’s Museum of Discovery has named Josh Annett as executive director. Annett has worked with the Museum of Discovery for more than 14 years and will lead the institution as it prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2027 and… The post Annett Tabbed to Lead Museum of Discovery appeared first on AMP.
Trail of Tears Marker To Be Unveiled in Pine Bluff September 14, 2026
The National Park Service, the Arkansas Trail of Tears Association and the city of Pine Bluff will unveil a Trail of Tears marker on Sept. 16, National Trail of Tears Remembrance Day, in downtown Pine Bluff. A ceremony will begin… The post Trail of Tears Marker To Be Unveiled in Pine Bluff appeared first on […]
2026 AMP Women in Banking: Janice Williams, Southern Bancorp September 14, 2026
Retail market manager, Southern Bancorp Janice Williams, master sergeant and retail market manager at Southern Bancorp, is known for her no-nonsense leadership and commitment to the people she serves in Helena-West Helena, but her story begins long before her military… The post 2026 AMP Women in Banking: Janice Williams, Southern Bancorp appeared first on AMP.
2026 AMP Women in Banking: Stephanie Alderdice, Stone Bank September 14, 2026
SVP/Director of Marketing, Stone Bank In a world of countless fintech apps and platforms competing for consumers’ attention, community banks must be more creative than ever in how they connect with their customers. Stephanie Alderdice, senior vice president and director… The post 2026 AMP Women in Banking: Stephanie Alderdice, Stone Bank appeared first on AMP.
Women in Bank Leadership Roles Up in Arkansas, U.S. September 14, 2026
When the wider business world thinks of Arkansas success stories, it most generally defaults to global corporate behemoths Walmart, J.B. Hunt and Tyson Foods. In most circles, Cathy Owen does not reside top of mind but in the banking world,… The post Women in Bank Leadership Roles Up in Arkansas, U.S. appeared first on AMP.
Launch Event Set For Arkansas Christian Chamber September 14, 2026
The Arkansas Christian Chamber of Commerce will hold a launch event on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sanctuary at Argenta in North Little Rock. The nonprofit from Jacksson David and Kingdom Factor founder David… The post Launch Event Set For Arkansas Christian Chamber appeared first on AMP.